We’re approaching the final stretch of the 2019 NFL season and the excitement is at an all-time high. As we inch closer to the start of the playoffs, fans and experts alike are eagerly predicting which teams will advance and ultimately claim the coveted Lombardi Trophy. But in the midst of all this anticipation, there’s another competition that’s been brewing behind the scenes – our staff pick competition.
With just two weeks left in the regular season, our staff has been hard at work analyzing and predicting each game. And it’s been a tight race between our two leaders – Tim and Reubyn. Tim currently holds the lead in the overall tally, while Reubyn boasts the highest win percentage. It’s a close battle that’s sure to keep us all on the edge of our seats until the very end.
But before we get into our weekly staff picks for Week 17, let’s take a look at the current playoff picture. As it stands, the Baltimore Ravens have secured the top seed in the AFC, while the San Francisco 49ers and Green Bay Packers are battling for the top spot in the NFC. But with several teams vying for wildcard spots and division titles, anything can happen in these final two weeks.
Now, let’s dive into our staff picks and predictions for Week 17, and see how the playoff picture could potentially look after this week’s games.
First up, we have the New York Jets facing off against the Buffalo Bills. The Bills have already secured a playoff spot, but they’ll be looking to secure the fifth seed with a win. Our staff unanimously agrees that the Bills will come out on top in this one.
Next, we have the Miami Dolphins taking on the New England Patriots. The Dolphins have played spoiler to the Patriots in the past, but our staff believes that New England will take care of business and clinch the AFC East division title.
Moving on to the NFC, the Dallas Cowboys will be facing a tough challenge against the Washington Redskins. Despite their struggles this season, our staff believes that the Cowboys will come out on top and claim the NFC East title. However, the Philadelphia Eagles are hot on their heels and could still take the division if the Cowboys fall.
In another divisional matchup, the Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings will be battling it out for the NFC North title. Our staff is split on this one, with Tim and Reubyn picking the Packers and our other writers choosing the Vikings. It’s sure to be a close game with playoff implications on the line.
In the AFC South, the Houston Texans and Tennessee Titans will be facing off in a crucial game that could decide the division winner. Our staff is evenly split on this one, with half predicting a Texans victory and the other half going with the Titans. It’s a toss-up, but one thing is for sure – this game will have playoff implications.
Last but not least, we have the highly-anticipated matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks. This game will have major implications for the NFC West and could potentially determine the top seed in the conference. Our staff is once again divided, with half choosing the 49ers and the other half going with the Seahawks. It’s a game that could go either way and is sure to be a thrilling one.
As we can see, there’s a lot on the line in this week’s games. The playoff picture could look completely different after these matchups, and it’s anyone’s guess as to which teams will come out on top.
But one thing is for sure – the NFL playoffs are shaping up to be an exciting and unpredictable ride. And with our staff pick competition coming down to the wire, we’ll be on the edge of our seats until the very end. Stay tuned for our final staff pick standings and playoff predictions as we gear up for the most thrilling part of the NFL season.
So let’s sit back, relax, and enjoy the last few weeks of what has been an exhilarating football season. Who will come out on top? Only time will tell. But one thing is for sure – the NFL playoffs are sure to be an unforgettable experience.
